GHG

Gas as fuel for shipping is the “best choice” for the next decade if the maritime industry is looking to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to DNV GL, which also announced a new class notation to help boost LPG as bunker.

Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) to set up a new technology research centre in Shanghai.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretary-general Kitack Lim says it has to deliver “concrete action” on climate change and other challenges.

Any navigator with more than a few month’s experience knows that when the wind is forward of the beam, it affects the speed of the ship. So if you wish to maintain the speed in such conditions, you need to use a bit more fuel.